Billie Piper and Laurence Fox officially divorced

Billie Piper and Laurence Fox are officially divorced. The couple who were married for 8 years and have two boys (Winston 7 and Eugene 4) were granted a quickie divorce with Billie citing their marriage had 'irretrievably broken down'.

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It's the second divorce for the Dr Who actress who was previously married to Top Gear presenter Chris Evans. Laurence Fox best know for his role in TV detective show Lewis is also a musician and released his debut album Holding Patterns in February.

A statement released reads: "Laurence Fox and Billie Piper have separated. No third parties are involved. For the sake of our family we request and appeal for space and privacy at this time."